•     Basics of Medical Competence SX00BM37-3013 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (SXC20S2) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will become familiar with the central principles of clinical microbiology and know how to employ aseptic techniques. Students will become aware of key pathophysiological changes in the human body and their impact on the elderly. They will also recognise the most common geriatric diseases and be able to assess their impact on functional capacity and wellbeing in the elderly. Students will become familiar with the significance of long-term illnesses on public health.
    Course contents
    Basics of clinical microbiology, aseptic techniques and pathophysiology. Basics of geriatrics, psychogeriatrics and general medicine. Memory-related illnesses and common illnesses of the elderly.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
    - use concepts and information in elderly care and gerontology systematically
    - argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
    - find information and argue the use of his sources
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - work in various duties depending on the assignment
    - define the principles of and requirements for elderly care and gerontology
    - show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
    - act according to the relevant professional ethical principles in elderly care
    - plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
    - communicate about professional issues
    Good
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - use concepts and knowledge in elderly care and gerontology fluently and comprehensively
    - assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - apply research information to professional assignments in elderly care
    - operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
    - act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
    - evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics in elderly care
    - represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects
    Excellent
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - display a good understanding of professional information in elderly care and gerontology
    - use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
    - create and communicate new information
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems in elderly care and gerontology
    - apply professional expertise in new situations
    - take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop the community's safety and responsibility
    - apply professional ethics of elderly care in various situations
    - manage the professional development of individuals/groups
    - act purposefully and to develop himself and working life
    Further information
    The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Jouko Heiskanen

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Recommended or required reading

    Tilvis R. ect. 2016. Geriatria. Duodecim
    Lönnqvist ect. 2017 Psykiatria. Duodecim
    Saarto ect. 2015. Palliatiivinen hoito. Duodecim
    Karhumäki, E., Jonsson, A. & Saros, M.: Mikrobit hoitotyön haasteena, Edita, 2016 (soveltuvin osin)
    http://www.hotus.fi/hotus-fi/hoitotyon-suositukset
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_Ywp9_qFxBo, aseptiikka haavanhoidossa
    More information Oma and Moodle

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Microbiology: Independent study and virtual learning.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Microbiology: Moodle, Attendance requirement

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

    Enrollment date

    04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

    Group(s)
    • SXC20S2
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Unit, in charge

    School of Wellbeing

    Teacher(s)

    Jouko Heiskanen, Marita Saros, hyvinvointi vanhustyö 1, Anu-Riikka Eerola

    Further information for students

    Independent studying alone /hopefully in small groups with given material and litterature.

    Degree Programme

    Elderly Care

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    Evaluation scale

    Hyväksytty/Hylätty

    Completion alternatives

    N/A

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    Moodle

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    5 credits = 135 hours students works
    Including:Contact teaching, teamwork, workshop, independent learning and virtual learning.

    Content periodicity

    Microbiology: first lecture/ Orientate and Independent study and virtual learning.

    Location and Time

    2nd period

    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Read From curriculum

    Good

    Read From curriculum

    Excellent

    Read From curriculum

    Approved / Failed

    Alla learningtask must be accomplished.